Heavy Manufacturing Case Study

A heavy manufacturer partnered with AWS (ATI Worksite Solutions) to reduce MSK injuries, strengthen early reporting, and elevate safety performance.

The Challenge: Rising Claims and MSK Strain in Heavy Manufacturing

Heavy manufacturing relies on forceful exertion, repetitive motion, and prolonged physical effort, increasing musculoskeletal (MSK) strain and injury risk. This organization was seeing more discomfort reports, rising DAFW days, and limited visibility into emerging MSK issues across its production sites. To reduce severity and address risks at the source, the company needed an onsite prevention partner to give employees early support and guide safer work practices.

AWS Early Intervention: Rapid Access That Prevents Injury Progression

AWS provided onsite access to early symptom evaluation, functional guidance, and ergonomic coaching, helping employees address discomfort before it developed into more serious MSK issues and limiting impact on daily work.

Transforming Safety Culture Through Embedded Prevention

With AWS specialists embedded at seven manufacturing sites, employees received real-time support for discomfort, strain, and high-repeat or lift-intensive tasks. This preventive model improved early reporting, strengthened trust, and resolved many cases onsite without escalation. Over two years, DAFW decreased from 843 to 407 days, and leaders gained clearer insight into ergonomic patterns and MSK trends, enabling targeted interventions and measurable improvements in safety culture.

Your Path to Stronger Safety and MSK Health Starts Here

See how AWS (ATI Worksite Solutions) can reduce MSK strain, strengthen early reporting, and improve safety across your manufacturing operations.

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